Step 4 Modify any of the settings found under these subtabs. For definitions of the Line settings, see Table 13-1. For definitions of the VC12 and VC4 settings, see Table 13-2. For definitions of the Line Thresholds settings, see Table 13-3. For definitions of the Electrical Path Thresholds settings, see Table 13-4. For definitions of the SDH Thresholds settings, see Table 13-5.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.

Table 13-1 describes the values on the Provisioning > Line tabs for the E-1 cards.

Table 13-1 Line Options for E1-N-14 and E1-42 Cards

Parameter

Description

Options

Port #

Port number

1 to 14, E1-N-14, (read-only)

1 to 42, E1-42, (read-only)

Port

Port name

User-defined, up to 32 alphanumeric/special characters. Blank by default

Step 4 Modify any of the settings found under these subtabs. For definitions of the Line settings, see Table 13-6. For definitions of the Line Threshold settings, see Table 13-7. For definitions of the Elect Path Threshold settings, see Table 13-8. For definitions of the SDH Threshold settings, see Table 13-9.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.

Table 13-6 describes the values on the Provisioning > Line tabs for the E3-12 cards.

Table 13-6 Line Options for E3-12 Cards

Parameter

Description

Options

Port #

Port number

1 - 12 (Read-only)

Port

Port name

User-defined, up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

Step 4 Modify any of the settings found under these subtabs. For definitions of the Line settings, see Table 13-10. For definitions of the Line Threshold settings, see Table 13-11. For definitions of the Electrical Path Thresholds, see Table 13-12. For definitions of the SDH Threshold settings, see Table 13-13.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.

Table 13-10 describes the values on the Provisioning > Line tabs for the DS3i-N-12 cards.

Table 13-10 Line Options for the DS3i-N-12 Cards

Parameter

Description

Options

Port #

Port number

1 - 12 (Read-only)

Port

Port name

User-defined, up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

Step 4 Modify any of the settings found under these subtabs. For definitions of the line settings, see Table 13-14. For definitions of the port settings, see Table 13-15. For definitions of the threshold settings, see Table 13-16. For definitions of the VC4 settings, see Table 13-17. For definitions of the C2-Byte settings, see Table 13-18.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.

Table 13-14 describes the values on the Provisioning > Line tabs for the STM1E-12 cards.

Table 13-14 Line Options for the STM1E-12 Card

Parameter

Description

Options

Port #

STM1E-12 card port #

1 - 12 (read-only)

Port Name

Name assigned to the port (optional)

User-defined, up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

1Latency for 1G-FC payload without G.709 is 4 microseconds, with G.709 is 40 microseconds. Latency for 2G-FC payload without G.709 is 2 microseconds, with G.709 is 20 microseconds. Consider these values when planning a FC network that is sensitive to latency.

Caution When provisioning orderwire for ONS 15454 SDHs residing in a ring, do not provision a complete orderwire loop. For example, a four-node ring typically has east and west ports provisioned at all four nodes. However, to prevent orderwire loops, provision two orderwire ports (east and west) at all but one of the ring nodes.

Tip Before you begin, make a list of the ONS 15454 SDH slots and ports that require orderwire communication.

Step 1 In node view, double-click the AIC-I card to display it in card view.

Step 2 Click the Provisioning > Local Orderwire tabs or the Provisioning > Express Orderwiretabs,depending on the orderwire path that you want to create.

Figure 13-6 shows the Local Orderwire subtab. Provisioning steps are the same for both types of orderwire.

Figure 13-6 Provisioning Local Orderwire

Step 3 If needed, adjust the Tx and Rx dBm by moving the slider to the right or left for the headset type (four-wire or two-wire) that you will use. In general, you should not need to adjust the dBm.

Step 4 If you want to turn on the audible alert (buzzer) for the orderwire, check the Buzzer On check box.

Note This procedure assumes E1-N-14 cards are installed in Slots 1 through 6 and/or Slots 12 through 17. The E1-N-14 cards in Slots 3 and 15 are the protect cards. Each protect card protects the other E1-N-14 cards in that half of the shelf. The ONS 15454 SDH must run CTC Release 4.0 or later.

Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.

Step 2 Click the protection group that contains Slot 3 or Slot 15 (where you will install the protect E1-N-14 card).

Step 3 Make sure the slot you are upgrading is not carrying working traffic. In the Selected Group list, the protect slot must say Protect/Standby and not Working/Active. If the protect slot status is Working/Active, use the following steps to switch traffic to the working card:

a. Under Selected Group, click the protect card.

b. Next to Switch Commands, click Switch.

The working slot should change to Working/Active and the protect slot should change to Protect/Standby. If they do not change, do not continue. Troubleshoot the working card and slot to determine why the card cannot carry working traffic.

Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each protection group that you need to convert.

Step 5 Verify that no standing alarms exist for any of the E1-N-14 cards that you are converting. If alarms exist and you have difficulty clearing them, contact your next level of support.

Step 6 Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.

Step 7 Click the 1:1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group.

Step 8 Click Delete.

Step 9 When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes.

Note Deleting the 1:1 protection group does not disrupt service. However, no protection bandwidth exists for the working circuits until you complete the 1:N protection procedure. Therefore, complete this procedure as quickly as possible.

Step 10 If needed, repeat Steps 7 through 9 for other protection groups.

Note This procedure assumes that DS3i-N-12 cards are installed in Slots 1 to 6 and/or Slots 12 to 17. The DS3i-N-12 cards in Slots 3 and 15 are the protect cards. Each protect card protects the other DS3i-N-1212 cards in that half of the shelf. The ONS 15454 SDH must run CTC Release 4.0 or later.

Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.

Step 2 Click the protection group that contains Slot 3 or Slot 15 (where you will install the DS3i-N-12 card).

Step 3 Make sure the slot you are upgrading is not carrying working traffic. In the Selected Group list, the protect slot must say Protect/Standby and not Working/Active. If the protect slot status is Working/Active, use the following steps to switch traffic to the working card:

a. Under Selected Group, click the protect card.

b. Next to Switch Commands, click Switch.

The working slot should change to Working/Active and the protect slot should change to Protect/Standby. If they fail to change, do not continue. Troubleshoot the working card and slot to determine why the card cannot carry working traffic.

Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each protection group that you need to convert.

Step 5 Verify that no standing alarms exist for any of the DS3i-N-12 cards you are converting. If alarms exist and you have difficulty clearing them, contact your next level of support.

Step 6 Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.

Step 7 Click the 1:1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group.

Step 8 Click Delete.

Step 9 When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes.

Note Deleting the 1:1 protection groups will not disrupt service. However, no protection bandwidth exists for the working circuits until the 1:N protection procedure is completed. Therefore, complete this procedure as soon as possible.

Step 10 If you are deleting more than one protection group, repeat Steps 7 through 9 for each group.

Step 11 Physically insert a DS3i-N-12 card into the same slot.

Step 12 Verify that the card boots up properly.

Step 13 Click the Inventory tab and verify that the new card appears as a DS3i-N-12 card.

Step 14 Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.

Step 15 Click Create.

Step 16 Type a name for the protection group in the Name field (optional).

Step 17 Click Type and choose 1:N (card) from the drop-down menu.

Step 18 Verify that the DS3i-N-12 card appears in the Protect Card field.

Step 19 In the Available Cards list, highlight the cards that you want in the protection group. Click the arrow (>>) tab to move the cards to the Working Cards list.

Step 20 Click OK.

The protection group should appear in the Protection Groups list on the Protection subtab.

Step 21 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).

NTP-D251 Modify Line Settings and PM Parameter Thresholds for Optical Service Channel Cards

Purpose

This procedure changes the line and threshold settings for optical service channel cards (OSCM and OSC-CSM).

Places port in service, out of service, out of service-maintenance, or out of service-auto in service.

•IS

•OOS

•OOS_MT

•OOS_AINS

Line Direction

Provides the ability to associate a card with the line direction. Use this field if you have two cards in the same shelf and must designate which one will carry the traffic flow from East to West, the second card will carry traffic from West to East.

Places port in service, out of service, out of service-maintenance, or out of service-auto in service.

•IS

•OOS

•OOS_MT

•OOS_AINS

Line Direction

Provides the ability to associate a card with the line direction. Use this field if you have two cards in the same shelf and must designate which one will carry the traffic flow from East to West, the second card will carry traffic from West to East.

Places port in service, out of service, out of service-maintenance, or out of service-auto in service.

•IS

•OOS

•OOS_MT

•OOS_AINS

Line Direction

Provides the ability to associate a card with the line direction. Use this field if you have two cards in the same shelf and must designate which one will carry the traffic flow from East to West, the second card will carry traffic from West to East.

The user can manually set the total optical power going to the amplifiers.

Numeric

Gain

The current gain of the amplifiers.

Read only

Gain Set Point

The value of the gain that the amplifier must achieve.

Read only or numeric depending on mode setting. When the system is configured as metro core, this field is read only. When the system is configured as metro access this field can be changed by the user.

Tilt Reference

This field is set to zero. It represents the default value for the amplifier tilt. In a future software release this value will be managed by APC.

Read only

Tilt Calibration

The user can manually set the amplifier tilt.

Numeric

Mode

Shows the working mode of the amplifier: control gain or control power

Places port in service, out of service, out of service-maintenance, or out of service-auto in service.

•IS

•OOS

•OOS_MT

•OOS_AINS

Line Direction

Provides the ability to associate a card with the line direction. Use this field if you have two cards in the same shelf and must designate which one will carry the traffic flow from East to West, the second card will carry traffic from West to East.

Places port in service, out of service, out of service-maintenance, or out of service-auto in service.

•IS

•OOS

•OOS_MT

•OOS_AINS

Line Direction

Provides the ability to associate a card with the line direction. Use this field if you have two cards in the same shelf and must designate which one will carry the traffic flow from East to West, the second card will carry traffic from West to East.

Shows the current functional mode of the VOA: constant gain mode, constant power mode, or not in use (N/A).

Read only

VOA Power Ref.

Shows the value of the optical output power going to a VOA when constant power mode is active. ANS is the only function that can modify this value.

Read only

VOA Power Calib.

The user can modify the optical output power to the VOA if necessary. This feature is normally used when the system is configured as "access" in Provisioning > WDM-ANS.

Numeric

VOA Attenuation Ref.

Shows the attenuation value of the VOA when the VOA is set in attenuation mode. ANS and APC are the only functions that can modify this value.

Read only

VOA Attenuation Calib.

The user can modify the attenuation value of the VOA if necessary when the VOA mode is set for constant attenuation.

Numeric

Actual Wavelength

Shows the wavelength specified by the manufacturing data. This field cannot be set manually.

Read only

Expected Wavelength

Shows the preprovisioned wavelength. This field is used to preprovsion cards. For example you can specify a generic AD-1C in Slot 15 and set the expected wavelength to 1552.52. The result is a AD-1C-52.5. If the actual equipment installed does not match the preprovisioned slot, an MEA Mismatch Equipment Alarm occurs.